UPDATED: This is the letter I received from Maple Leaf foods: September 1, 2009 Case #564030 Dear Mrs. Tibbles, Thank you for your email. We appreciate your taking the time to contact us. While Top Dogs were never a certified gluten-free product, Maple Leaf wanted to ensure that those ... Continue reading...
The Parable of a Man who Trusted
Jun 22
My hubby (the one in our family who is a celiac) went on a 263 KM bike ride last weekend. It was to raise funds for the BC Cancer Foundation, providing money for research into cures and treatments of cancer. In all there were 1, 701 riders and over 6 million raised! I'm so proud. But anyway, I ... Continue reading...
More Cross-contamination Tips
Nov 20
I had gotten a little slack with my duality* lately. And read a good reminder post - that, for the life of me, I cannot find! So, thank you, nameless blogger. I got your back. Anywho, here's some things that need to be tossed into the dishwasher every now and then: - cutting boards, but we ... Continue reading...
Aluminum Foil & Me
Oct 13
Maybe one day I will find something that is more "green" to use. I'm sure it is out there. Right now? The easier the better. And since we've gone to a dual-mode kitchen, I've begun to use up a lot of surface cleaners, food wraps, baking dish liners, and anything that will separate gluten from ... Continue reading...
Cross Contamination: condiments
Oct 10
Tip: Keep the condiment serving utensils in the dish. e.g. honey spoon in the jar, spoon in mayonnaise jar, butter knife with the butter, etc. Even better? Use squeezable condiments! Everyone should know, in a half & half house to use serving utensils as they were intended - place gently on ... Continue reading...
Contamination Tip: serving dishes
Aug 30
We used to serve "fancy dinner" on Sunday evening with our three young girls. We needed an excuse to teach our little orangatangs some manners so that was it. We put out a table cloth, candles and let them drink juice out of wine glasses. Mommy kinda enjoyed it too. :) And of course we put the ... Continue reading...